According to AdoptaPet.com, about 4 million adoptable cats and dogs are put down each year, mainly because of overpopulation. By adopting from a rescue group, you could save the life of one of these unfortunate animals. Many people choose to buy from a breeder or puppy stire because they are looking for a specific breed of dog. However, 25 percent to 30 percent of dogs available for adoption in animal shelters are purebred. Some people do not consider adopting from a pet shelter because they assume that animals end up there because of poor behavior. However, like in Gale’s case, there are a number of reasons why pets arrive in a shelter. Rescuing a dog is also tremendously cheaper than buying from a breeder or puppy store. Rescue pets are normally fully vetted and fixed. In Gale’s case a pure bred Rhodesian Ridgeback can cost $1200-$2500.00 from a breeder or pet store. Her adoption fee was $400.00 and she was fully vetted and fixed. And she’s just as cute and full of love as a puppy from the pet store. Plus, that adoption fee will go back into the pot to help rescue and care for other dogs that need help. I urge you to please adopted, not shop!

Everybody loves puppies (and I’m a proud Momma)…please meet our baby, Gale!!